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Airstream Trailers For Sale
If you’re looking for Airstream trailers for sale then chances are high that you’re an outdoor kinda person who knows quality, style, fashion, and fun. Unlike other travel trailers an Airstream is a brand that has persevered with an iconic product through decades of changes. They are an American classic. Somehow their shiny polished metal exteriors are like a beacon of hope sitting amongst nature. We flock to them like a kid with ADHD seeing a shiny object. In Austin, Texas I’ve seen and flocked to many of them only to find out they were filled with shiny goodies like cupcakes, cool buttons, and all kinds of excellent street fair. However, this article is about where to find the elusive used airstream for sale by owner or otherwise. Keep reading to find out how to get a great deal.
Finding the right Airstream trailers for sale is half the battle.
Airstream Trailers For Sale
There are lots of vintage airstream trailers for sale in and around the Austin area and throughout Texas. Texas is a huge R.V. destination. Texans love to drive. They especially love to drive big trucks. Naturally this has led them to the need to pull heavy things like trailers behind them. I know this because I am one of these highly evolved Texans.
If you’re not from the Texas area and are looking for restored airstream trailers for sale then you really might consider looking at buying one in Texas. Drive ehre to pick it up. Then road-trip it back. So you might want to start a search here. Looking on Craigslist in the major cities will yield plenty of results.
What to ask the seller.
Buying an airstream farther from your home has a couple of built-in insurance policies. First and foremost it makes you ask certain questions. Are the Airstream trailers for sale actually road worthy? Can you pull it 1,000 miles right after buying it? The answer to these questions will tell you a few things. It will tell you if the tires are good. It will tell you if the hook-ups, both electrical and mechanical are good. It will tell you if insurance, registration, and anything legal that is required to be on the road is good.
Ask a million questions. The below are just a few. you should print these out or have this screen open during a phone call or so you can copy and paste it into an email.Bookmark this page if you have to.
- How many previous owners have there been?
- How many miles have the trailer traveled?
- How often have you used it and for what purpose?
- Is it road-worthy right now?
- Is there any rust?
- What damage history, including weather damage, does it have? Hail is common in many places and can make an airstream look like a giant silver golf ball that’s been flattened. You can also get a good deal if this doesn’t bother you too much.
How to get a great deal.
Getting a great deal comes down to negotiating a price well. The following is a quick conversation that you can steer in your favor.
What are you asking for the trailer? Let the seller answer and say something like “geez” or “gosh that seems high”. Pause here and let the seller get nervous. Don’t say a word and let the air fill with silence. Normally they will naturally reduce the price. Keep as quiet as possible and ask if they can give you their absolute best price. Then start negotiating after they’ve given you a price but only negotiate within 10% of the final price they offered. Say “would you take 10% off that price for it because that’s what I believe it’s worth”. Be ready for a counter offer and keep going up in your offer by 2.5% or so each time. try to get them thinking in percentages. 5% off sounds much better than a thousand dollars off.
Also, you may need to contact multiple sellers to find the right one. You can also use multiple offers against sellers. Say “I just talked to a guy who was selling one in better condition for less than yours”.
You’re looking at a good investment in money so don’t be afraid to be annoying or needy. The seller must please you. You are the customer and you’re always right.
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